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Launches first spring homer Longoria went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact The homer was the first of the spring for Longoria and just his second hit. The third baseman is 2-for-18 (.111) over eight Cactus League games. He's expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman to start the season, although remaining healthy could be an issue for the 37-year-old, who hasn't played more than 89 games since 2019.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back at camp Longoria (illness) returned to camp Saturday after missing time with a strep throat, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Longoria is the leading candidate to start at third base. He's perceived as a better glove than last year's primary starter at the hot corner, Josh Rojas, who went 1-for-3 with a run-producing double in a spring game against the Rockies.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Away from camp with illness Longoria was away from camp on Wednesday due to illness, Nick Piecoro of the AZ Central reports.

Impact There's no timetable for when Longoria will be back, but it doesn't sound like something that will carry over into the regular season. The 37-year-old third baseman joined the Diamondbacks over the winter after slashing .244/.315/.451 with 14 homers over 89 games for the Giants in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas eager to play with, learn from new D-Backs teammate Evan Longoria The Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas will have to fight for at-bats with new teammate Evan Longoria. Rojas sees this as a good thing.

JANUARY 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can...

JANUARY 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses

Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can earn an additional $1 million in roster...

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan Longoria: Deal with Diamondbacks 'makes so much sense' Evan Longoria did “everything I could” to land with the Arizona Diamondbacks as a free agent, the veteran third baseman said.

JANUARY 6 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs sign 3-time All-Star Evan Longoria to 1-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria to a one-year deal

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks, Evan Longoria agree to 1-year deal The Diamondbacks and free agent Evan Longoria agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diamondbacks agree to 1-year deal with 3B Evan Longoria The Diamondbacks are in agreement with free-agent third baseman Evan Longoria on a one-year contract, a deal that gives the club another vet...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Joining D-backs Longoria (thumb) agreed to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Despite being one of the older players in the game, Longoria still managed to put together a respectable 2022 campaign. He slashed .244/.315/.451 through 298 plate appearances with San Francisco, with a few IL stints mixed in throughout the season. He will likely split time at third base with Josh Rojas and get the nod to start whenever the D-backs face a lefty on the mound.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants decline option Longoria (thumb) had his $13 million club option for 2023 declined by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Longoria played fewer than 90 games in each of the past two seasons, and San Francisco opted to pay the $5 million buyout and decline his option for next year. The 37-year-old had a .244/.315/.451 slash line with 14 home runs and 42 RBI in 298 plate appearances last year, so he should be able to secure another deal in free agency. The Giants are apparently interested in re-signing him at a lower price.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants notebook: Evan Longoria is willing to work on a compromise contract for 2023 Even if the Giants don't pick up his option, Longoria is open to a return. Sean Hjelle, meanwhile, had a high-quality finish.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres face the Giants with 1-0 series lead

The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants, leading the series 1-0

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres host the Giants for the season opener

The San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants for the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season over, Longoria 'committed' to return to SF SAN DIEGO -- Evan Longoria sat in the visiting clubhouse at Petco Park on Monday afternoon with his fractured right thumb submerged in a gre...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Musgrove sharp in tune-up, wild card Padres hold off Giants

Joe Musgrove pitched six shutout innings in a potential postseason tune-up and Wil Myers homered to cap a seven-run eighth that carried the San Diego Padres past the San Francisco...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for season Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right thumb Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Longoria was struck on the hand by a ball Sunday against the Diamondbacks and underwent an X-ray that revealed a fractured thumb. He'll be unavailable for the Giants' final three regular-season games, and it seems likely that he'll require several weeks of rest during the offseason. The 36-year-old slashed .244/.315/.451 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and 31 runs over 89 games in 2022.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for X-rays on hand Longoria will undergo X-rays after he was struck on the hand by a ball while fielding during Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle report...

Impact Longoria was struck on the hand on a ball that likely would have been a double play, and manager Gabe Kapler said after the game that the 36-year-old wouldn't have hit if his spot in the order came up again. Longoria should tentatively be considered day-to-day until the results of his X-rays are known.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mashes out of slump Longoria went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Longoria hadn't homered since Aug. 23, going 26 games without a long ball. He had just two multi-hit efforts in that span, but he ended the quiet stretch with a massive performance Friday. He knocked a go-ahead three-run blast in the first inning and tacked on a two-run shot in the second. Longoria is up to 14 homers, 41 RBI, 31 runs scored and 13 doubles through 88 contests this year.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Giants win 10 of 11, beat Dbacks

Evan Longoria homered twice and drove in five runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 for their 10th win in 11 games

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch pinch-hit single Longoria went 1-for-1 with two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Longoria pinch hit for Ford Proctor in the top of the eighth inning Sunday and came up big with a two-run single to put the Giants up 3-1. The veteran has settled into a platoon role of late and does not have much fantasy appeal at this point in his career, but the big hit Sunday keeps the Giants' playoff hopes alive.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria's pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2

Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up three hits Longoria went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Longoria continues to remain in a short-side platoon role. His multi-hit effort Friday was his second in September, and he's hit just .185 with three doubles and six RBI this month. For the season, the slump has him down to a .241/.314/.435 slash line with 12 home runs, 34 RBI, 29 runs scored and 13 doubles through 283 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE